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Tells the life story of nineteenth-century author Louisa May Alcott, describing the New England childhood with her three sisters that she immortalized in "Little Women," her development as a writer, and her years of sacrifice for her family.

A biography of the man whose inventiveness and business savvy led to the creation of the Kodak company and transformed photography from a cumbersome professional activity to a point-and-click hobby enjoyed by people around the world.

An exploration of the Erie Canal that discusses its construction, who planned it, challenges faced by workers, and other related topics.

Offers a biography of Florence Nightingale. Describes how she fought her parents to become a nurse and explores the changes she made in the British healthcare system.

Examines the life of Ulysses S. Grant, a Union general during the Civil War who went on to be elected president in 1868.

A brief biography of Mary Jemison, the daughter of Irish immigrants who arrived in America in 1743, was captured by a Shawnee war party at the age of twelve, and was subsequently given to the Seneca tribe with whom she chose to remain the rest of her life.

Chronicles the life of nineteenth-century American author Mark Twain, describing his youthful adventures on the Mississippi River, his beginnings as a writer, his financial ups and downs, his worldwide fame, and his family joys and tragedies; and includes a bibliography and annotated further reading list.

Answers the who, what, where, when, why, and how about the Trail of Tears.

Chronicles the life of Girl Scout founder Juliette Low, discussing her childhood, schooling, personal challenges, desire to help young girls feel accepted and important, and other related topics.

Introduces the life of explorer Christopher Columbus, the first man known to cross the Atlantic Ocean, and discusses what he found when he reached the islands now known as the West Indies.

A biography of Tecumseh, whose integrity, personal magnetism, and public speaking skills helped him to lead the Shawnee and people of other tribes in the fight to save their lives and lands from being taken by white men.

Introduces the life of Lakota Sioux warrior and holy man Sitting Bull, who led his people to victory at Little Bighorn and brought them to safety in Canada before surrendering so that they would not starve.

This biography tells the life of J.M. Barrie, the writer who never wanted to grow up, and so in 1903 created Peter Pan--the boy from Never Land who never grew up.

Offers a brief overview of the life and career of Madam C.J. Walker, whose hair care products made her one of America's most successful self-made businesswomen.